Continued binge drinking and destructive student behavior have driven higher ed leaders to refine off-campus behavior policies. Parents have also asked for more off-campus supervision as students post legally dubious antics online. Many policies give the institution room to discipline students for off-campus behavior, but clears them of legal obligations to do so. “In the […]

Astrid Tuminez will leave Microsoft to hold her first executive-level higher ed leadership position when she becomes president of Utah Valley University, effective this fall. She currently serves the company's Southeast Asian branch as regional director for corporate, external and legal affairs. Raised in poverty by her 15-year-old sister in the Philippines, Tuminez started her […]

Micron Center for Materials Research Boise State University (Idaho) Students and faculty will have access to 40 research laboratories and other spaces in this new science facility. Size: Three stories; 85,000 square feet Features: Offices, two 80-seat classrooms, 250-seat lecture hall, teaching and work spaces Anticipated cost: $50 million Expected completion: Spring 2020 Project team: […]

What staff and employees from every corner of campus expect from IT often differs from what tech staff can actually deliver. And while white-glove tech service might not always be possible, internal teamwork and enlightened management techniques can help IT departments earn a strong reputation for responsiveness. Of course, developing and maintaining a strong customer […]